The Teen Readers and Writers Group for people ages 13--18 will meet at the Oakland library on the first Monday of each month from 5:00 until 7:30. Teens will meet to read, discuss, and do creative projects related to young adult literature. Sign up in advance by contacting Deb at 301-334-3996 x.104.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013

LapSit
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Meeting RoomA children's program designed especially for babies and toddlers (children age three and under). LapSit is a special program that incorporates singing, rhymes, stories, and other activities that will entertain and stimulate children’s language skills. A parent or caregiver must stay with the child for the program.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Children's Hour
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Meeting RoomAn hour of stories, crafts, and fun for preschoolers age 3-5, held each Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am, except in June and August. Children's Hour teaches creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letter and number recognition, and vocabulary building.

Knitting with Riitta Routhier and Kate Power. Registration is required due to limited materials. Please contact Deb Spurrier at 301-334-3996 x.104 or deb.s@relib.net to register.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

LapSit
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Meeting RoomA children's program designed especially for babies and toddlers (children age three and under). LapSit is a special program that incorporates singing, rhymes, stories, and other activities that will entertain and stimulate children’s language skills. A parent or caregiver must stay with the child for the program.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Children's Hour
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Meeting RoomAn hour of stories, crafts, and fun for preschoolers age 3-5, held each Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am, except in June and August. Children's Hour teaches creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letter and number recognition, and vocabulary building.

Monday, April 15, 2013

New Moon Theater Performance
6:30 PM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Oakland LibraryIn honor of National Library Week, the Ruth Enlow Library, with grant money from Western Maryland Regional Library, is hosting performances of "Tall Tales of the Wild West" by New Moon Theater at various locations in the county. New Moon Theater is a touring company based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their full-time, professionally trained theater artists are dedicated to bringing exciting, imaginative live performances to children and family audiences.

New Moon Theater will be presenting "Tall Tales of the Wild West" today at the Oakland library starting at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and suitable for the entire family.

So, saddle up for this hilarious romp through American folklore and meet such heroes as the rough riding Pecos Bill, the resourceful Paul Bunyan, and the fearless Annie Christmas as they overcome impossible obstacles in their own uniquely silly ways.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

LapSit
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Meeting RoomA children's program designed especially for babies and toddlers (children age three and under). LapSit is a special program that incorporates singing, rhymes, stories, and other activities that will entertain and stimulate children’s language skills. A parent or caregiver must stay with the child for the program.

Young Readers Club is a book discussion group for readers age nine through twelve. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from September through November and January through May.

You must be pre-registered to attend this program.

Students will be provided with books that they will read and discuss with the group. They will also enjoy a craft, game, or activity and a snack based upon themes relevant to the particular book selected for the program. If interested please contact Deb Spurrier at 301-334-3996 ext. 104.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Children's Hour
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Meeting RoomAn hour of stories, crafts, and fun for preschoolers age 3-5, held each Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am, except in June and August. Children's Hour teaches creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letter and number recognition, and vocabulary building.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

LapSit
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Meeting RoomA children's program designed especially for babies and toddlers (children age three and under). LapSit is a special program that incorporates singing, rhymes, stories, and other activities that will entertain and stimulate children’s language skills. A parent or caregiver must stay with the child for the program.

Kids Book Club is a book discussion group for children ages six through eight. Programs are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month from September through November and January through May.

You must be pre-registered to attend this program.

Students will be provided with books that they will read and discuss with the group. They will also enjoy a craft or other fun activity and have a snack based on the themes relevant to the book selection for that month. If interested please contact Deb Spurrier at 301-334-3996 ext. 104.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Children's Hour
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Meeting RoomAn hour of stories, crafts, and fun for preschoolers age 3-5, held each Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am, except in June and August. Children's Hour teaches creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letter and number recognition, and vocabulary building.

Join us for this free class presented by the Garrett County Master Gardeners from the University of Maryland Extension Office. The class will be held at the Oakland Library meeting room. Participants are asked to register by contacting Bonnie at the phone number or email address below.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

LapSit
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children ServicesBranch: Oakland Meeting RoomA children's program designed especially for babies and toddlers (children age three and under). LapSit is a special program that incorporates singing, rhymes, stories, and other activities that will entertain and stimulate children’s language skills. A parent or caregiver must stay with the child for the program.